Federal Communications Commission Petition to Deny Radio Station’s License Renewal for Use of Washington Football Team’s Nickname

Here.

News coverage here:”Law prof files FCC complaint over use of NFL team’s ‘r-word’ name.”

WaPo: “Interior secretary: It’s ‘surprising’ Redskins name not changed, but it’s not top priority for tribal leaders”

Here.

Washington Football Team’s Complaint

Here is the complaint in Pro-Football Inc. v. Blackhorse (E.D. Va.):

1 Complaint + Exhibits

Univ. of Minnesota Takes Stand Against Use of Washington Pro Football Team’s Nickname

Wow! Go Gophers!

Why does this matter? The NFL Vikings are playing at U of M’s stadium while their new stadium is under construction.

Here is MPR’s coverage: “U of M opposed to use of Redskins name at TCF Bank Stadium.”

WaPo Invites Comments and Info: “Fact checking the new Web site, ‘RedskinsFacts.com’”

Here.

Federal Judge will no Longer Use Washington Football Team’s Nickname

From WSJ, here.

The opinion is here.

News Article on Original Indian Lands underlying Three Professional Sports Teams

Slate has published “This Land Is Their Land
: The Braves, Chiefs, and Washington NFL team all play on land seized from American Indians.
”

538 on Impact of Washington Football Team Trademark Decision on National Electoral Politics

In short, virtually none.

Here.

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Cancels Trademarks for Washington Football Team — Updated

Here is the news coverage.

Link to the decision here.

from the PTO website:

Read the full decision

Fact sheet for media

Official USPTO statement regarding Blackhorse v. Pro Football, Inc. decision

John Oliver on the President’s Visit and the Washington Football Team Name

Excellent, with only one NSFW word.

Via J.S.